It’s early years admission season — from stay-and-plays to school assessments, parents are wondering how to tell if their little ones are truly school-ready. Helen Farmer is joined live in the studio by Ashleigh Thompson, Head of Junior School at Repton Al Barsha, and Stephanie Nazarian, Assistant Head Teacher and Head of EYFS at Horizon English School, to talk about what schools are really looking for, how to prepare your child with confidence, and why “ready” looks different for every child.

Plus, as Dubai Police warn parents about a risky new TikTok trend, psychologist Mark Samways joins Helen to unpack the science behind peer pressure, how social media fuels it, and how to raise confident kids who can say no.